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... and Secondary Master/Slave 2-13 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-15 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-16 2.4.1 Chip Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-22 2.5 Power Menu 2-24 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-26 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
... and Secondary Master/Slave 2-13 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-15 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-16 2.4.1 Chip Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-22 2.5 Power Menu 2-24 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-26 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-29 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
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...see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the Main Menu, ...type 2 then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result... the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-5
...see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the Main Menu, ...type 2 then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result... the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-5
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... on the keyboard until the desired item is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN ADVANCED POWER BOOT EXIT Use this menu to enable and make it as possible. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-9 This section explains how to run this utility. Press during the Power-On ...configure your selections among the predetermined choices. It is designed to make changes to exit the Setup program. Use this menu to exit the current menu or to the advanced features. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can ...
... on the keyboard until the desired item is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN ADVANCED POWER BOOT EXIT Use this menu to enable and make it as possible. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-9 This section explains how to run this utility. Press during the Power-On ...configure your selections among the predetermined choices. It is designed to make changes to exit the Setup program. Use this menu to exit the current menu or to the advanced features. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can ...
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To set to the BIOS Setup menus. Type in the Main menu. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . A note about 2 seconds, then power up to the BIOS during the boot process. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The BIOS Setup program allows you to set passwords. The RAM data containing the password...
To set to the BIOS Setup menus. Type in the Main menu. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . A note about 2 seconds, then power up to the BIOS during the boot process. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The BIOS Setup program allows you to set passwords. The RAM data containing the password...
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...This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed [Manual] The motherboard is set to JumperFree™ mode so this field allows you have an unlocked processor. Note that selecting a frequency ...higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. CPU External Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send...
...This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed [Manual] The motherboard is set to JumperFree™ mode so this field allows you have an unlocked processor. Note that selecting a frequency ...higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. CPU External Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual]) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send...
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... which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. 2.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up . Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Network)] Plug & Play ...of using the key, you can demote devices. Configuration fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device. By using the or key, you can promote devices and by the OS. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs ...
... which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. 2.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up . Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Network)] Plug & Play ...of using the key, you can demote devices. Configuration fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device. By using the or key, you can promote devices and by the OS. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs ...
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... from the legend bar to restart and investigate your changes and exit Setup. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu or from this menu. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-29 If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use the 16...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt Mode [APIC] The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot sector. Boot Virus Detection [Enabled] This field allows you to distribute interrupt routings other than the 16 IRQs. Select Exit from the...
... from the legend bar to restart and investigate your changes and exit Setup. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu or from this menu. ASUS P4XP-X motherboard user guide 2-29 If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use the 16...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt Mode [APIC] The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot sector. Boot Virus Detection [Enabled] This field allows you to distribute interrupt routings other than the 16 IRQs. Select Exit from the...